# Gravel Hall of Famer Yuri Hauswald on His Unbound Return & Racing for Charity

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Podcast: [Bikes & Big Ideas](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bikes-big-ideas-863994)
Published: 2026-05-14T10:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

Gravel Hall of Famer Yuri Hauswald is coming out of retirement at age 55 to raise money for the Life Time Foundation by racing the Unbound Gravel 200, a race he won over a decade ago. Tune in to find out why he’s starting dead last, what’s changed in his training approach, his bike setup, and why he’s passionate about kids’ charities, plus some bonus gravel tips & tricks for one of the most challenging gravel races in the world, by one of the best to ever do it. Don’t miss this one.  Note: We Want to Hear From You! Please share with us the questions, topics, or stories you’d like us to cover on Bikes & Big Ideas. You can email us at: info@blisterreview.com RELATED LINKS: Donate to Chase The Race with Yuri Hauswald Lifetime Foundation Blister Mountain Bike Buyer’s Guide BLISTER+ Get Yourself Covered TOPICS & TIMES: Specialized’s Ride to Vegas (1:18) Yuri’s Bike Racing History (3:13) Winning the Unbound 200 in 2015 (5:35) Why Come out of Retirement to Race it Again (9:23) Why Emporia Kansas Changed Yuri’s Like (11:53)  Training & Fundraising (18:37) Having a Coach and Fueling (26:43) What the Hell is a Mud Stick (30:21) Yuri’s Unbound Gravel 200 Tips & Tricks (33:16) Bike Setup & Tire Choice (41:47) How Can We Find You in the Race (46:52) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Blister Cinematic CRAFTED GEAR:30 Blister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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